roomy

adjective

ˈrü-mē How to pronounce roomy (audio)
ˈru̇-
roomier; roomiest
Synonyms of roomynext
1
: having ample room : spacious
2
of a female mammal : having a large or well-proportioned body suited for breeding
roominess noun

Examples of roomy in a Sentence

a small car that's surprisingly roomy inside
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Edmunds also singled out its easygoing driving nature, roomy cargo hold, and impressive fuel economy from its available hybrid powertrain. ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 The light wash pants have a high waistline, roomy silhouette, and cuffed hems. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026 The star feature of this location may be its roomy and revamped parking lot, which the company has been touting in social media posts. Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026 For a more versatile style that might be better for a longer trip or someone who packs a full carry-on, this puffer tote is roomy with more zippered sections and pouches. Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roomy

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of roomy was in 1581

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“Roomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roomy. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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roomy

adjective
ˈrü-mē How to pronounce roomy (audio)
ˈru̇m-ē
roomier; roomiest
: having plenty of room
roominess noun

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